Fibre Engineer

Grain Connect Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (up to 7%)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Employee incentive scheme

Employee referral scheme

Perks at Work discounts

Company van & fuel card

Job summary

Grain Connect Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Field Engineer to install, connect and test an independent optical fibre cable across the Grain network. You will work under the Field Engineering Manager to ensure safe, compliant installations and timely progress reporting.

The role requires hands-on fibre splicing, duct works, testing with OTDR, and a valid UK driving licence. A current ECS/CSCS/EUSR trade card is essential, with opportunities across the UK.

Qualifications

• Install fibre optic cabling in underground ducting.
• Terminate and splice fibre optic cables.
• Power and OTDR testing.
• Fault finding and reporting progress.
• Install and Commission active equipment.
• Adhere to safe working practices.
• Hold a current UK driving licence (min 4 years).

Responsibilities

• Installing fibre optic cabling in underground ducting.
• Termination and splicing of fibre optic cables.
• Power and OTDR testing.
• Fault finding.
• Installation and commissioning of active equipment.
• Reporting progress daily via in house systems.
• Adhering to safe working practices.

Skills

Fibre splicing

Cable termination

OTDR testing

Fault finding

Active equipment installation

Safe working practices

Education

Trade card (ECS/CSCS/EUSR)

Job description

Building networks that power the future!

Permanent

Bristol

About this role

Reporting to the Field Engineering Manager you will install, connect and test a completely independent optical fibre cable across the Grain network.

Main responsibilities

• Installing fibre optic cabling in underground ducting
• Termination and splicing of fibre optic cables
• Power and OTDR testing
• Fault finding
• Installation and commissioning of active equipment
• Reporting progress daily via in house systems
• Adhering to safe working practices

Experience required

• Worked with project managers to complete network build & installations to specific deadlines
• Completed inspections to ascertain whether anything is preventing a successful installation
• Worked with design schematics, duct diagrams and works instructions.
• Worked in an underground duct network
• Prepared different types of cable sheathing systems and accessories for the jointing
• Experience of fibre splicing and joint building
• Hold a current trade card (ECS/CSCS/EUSR)
• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 4 years

About Grain

Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing broadband providers! Headquartered in Carlisle and operating nationwide, we’re shaking up the industry with true Full Fibre, delivering lightning-fast speeds at unbeatable prices.

With millions in investment, we’re making waves from Aberdeen to Cornwall. For stand‑out candidates, we can offer a range of opportunities across the UK. Now’s your chance to be part of our exciting journey!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and role-specific checks, including a basic DBS if required. Details will be provided during recruitment.

Benefits to help you thrive, personally and professionally!

Salary up to £39,094 per annum.

Annual Leave Allowance

We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays.

Pension Scheme

Start saving for your future and we will contribute up to 7% towards your retirement.

Life insurance

We provide 4 times your annual salary to a nominated person, following a death in service.

Employee Incentive Scheme

Incentive SchemeEmployee Incentive SchemeGet financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.

Employee Referral Scheme

Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn £££s!

Perks at Work

Take advantage of great discounts with selected nationwide retailers.

Company Van & Fuel Card

A company van and a fuel card are included — you handle the fibre, we handle the petrol.